Nigeria’s digital payments space has welcomed a major upgrade with the relaunch of Zojapay — now rebranded as a reward-driven payment engine for everyday bills, subscriptions and digital services across the country. The revamp aims to turn routine payments into…
The mood in Abuja on 20 November 2025 brimmed with hope and renewed ambition as Synergix Africa brought down the curtain on its first cohort of 2025 — and rewarded the most promising among its young entrepreneurs with a total…
On 30 November 2022, ChatGPT was quietly rolled out to the public by OpenAI, merely described as “a model … that interacts in a conversational way.” That modest beginning belied what was to come. Within five days, it attracted more…
At a recent graduation ceremony of the Garden City Premier Business School (GCPBS) in Port Harcourt, an economist described a rising reality: Nigeria’s digital economy is quickly outgrowing oil as the true powerhouse of national growth. Nosike Agokei, a former…
Global direct-selling company QNET has recalibrated its expansion tactics in Sub-Saharan Africa. At a fresh product expo in Lagos, the firm spotlighted a wide array of eco-friendly lifestyle products alongside digital training tools, aimed especially at Africa’s youthful population. According…
A Nigerian-led startup, MYai Robotics, has taken a bold step to redefine digital integrity with the launch of Curation AI, the world’s first real-time content authentication and opinion-intelligence engine. With a team made up of 80 percent Nigerians, the innovation…
On Friday evening, a major milestone was reached in space research as the first privately‑owned space science satellite named Mauve was lofted into orbit. The launch was conducted by Blue Skies Space, a London‑based space science data company. Mauve rode…
In today’s healthcare system, patients often move between channels such as phone calls, emails, portals, or video consultations, only to face delays, repeated explanations, or lost information. This experience frustrates patients and stretches healthcare teams. As demand grows and processes…
In Silicon Valley, a bold new trend is emerging among wealthy tech founders and startup executives: using in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and advanced embryo screening to try to shape the traits of their future children. Rather than only using IVF…
Nigeria’s rapid digital transformation — from online banking to e-commerce, digital identity systems, and government services — has brought enormous convenience. Yet behind this acceleration lurks a growing danger: cyber threats sweeping across homes, businesses and national institutions. Recent commentary…
London-based education-technology outfit Stylus Education has just secured a significant infusion of public funds, about £250,000, from the Department for Education (DfE) under its “AI Tools for Education” initiative. The award, part of the second wave of funding through the…
In a strategic push to deepen its footprint in the world of artificial intelligence and data analytics, Pakistan-based IT firm Devsinc has confirmed its acquisition of Datics AI, a move that marks Devsinc’s third major acquisition in 2025 and signals…
In a landmark move reshaping Africa’s agricultural industry, Dangote Group has unveiled a sweeping expansion plan that will see its urea fertiliser production soar from 3 million to 9 million metric tonnes annually in Nigeria, while simultaneously launching a brand…
Nigeria is placing high bets on a youth-powered digital future — with national technology authorities urging that the country’s young population must lead the charge for digital sovereignty and economic renewal. A pivotal moment for Africa’s most populous nation At…
In a bold move to address persistent challenges in Nigeria’s secondary school system, tech entrepreneur Divine Iloh, together with co‑founder Ebuka Osunwoke, has launched SabiScholar — an AI-driven, offline-first e‑learning platform tailored for African students. The platform is gaining traction…
